fired up the old v8

Decided to fire up my v8 rrc today as it hasn't moved for a few months, charged the battery and it started first turn of the key, took it for a spin round the field and fell in love with that v8 burble all over again. So I've decided to fix it over the next couple of weeks.

I know it needs new pads and discs (which I have ordered) but I was told there is a dodgy valve on the brake pipe in the front wing, does anybody know what valve this may be? and is it a pain in the arse to replace?

All help greatly appreciated as always.

Dont know mate but gald another classic will be on the road again!

done the pads and discs this evening while it was still light and now I'm gonna study rave for a bit to find this elusive valve. hopefully be mot'ed and on the road by the end of next week

barmatt said:

........... but I was told there is a dodgy valve on the brake pipe in the front wing, does anybody know what valve this may be? and is it a pain in the arse to replace?

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There is a valve on the drivers side inner wing that has 3 or 4 brake pipes and an electrical connection. I think it measures the pressure in the brake system and if inadequate, lights a brake failure warning light. They do tend to leak fluid through the electrical bit.......could it be this?

I think its the brake pressure reducing valve. Reduces brake pressure to the rear wheels so they dont lock up. It's just unbolt and replace, on my old classic i just put a tee piece in.

it is the brake pressure reducing valve, I've ordered a new one so should get fitted tuesday. Gritch didn't realise you could just put a Tee piece in or I would have saved myself a few quid.

Tee piece would probably invalidate insurance